Asheville, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 9.7% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $109,745 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Asheville, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher